MYRModel Year Report

2007 Cadillac STS

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2007 Cadillac STS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:05.410Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
52
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 101 complaints 2006: 139 complaints 2007: 52 complaints 2007 52 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 15 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints
1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 101 complaints 2005 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 52 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011
1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 101 complaints 2005 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 52 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011

2007: 52 complaints

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YearComplaints
19983
199913
200012
200112
20027
20038
20047
2005101
2006139
200752
200850
200915
20104
20117

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

35% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and on-off switch assembly.

CRASH
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Air bag on the steering wheel has oozing glue that oozed/leaked out of the airbag and has hardened on outer cover! Lights and radio don’t disconnect or turn off when car is turned off and drain battery.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-05

Also filed under Electrical system and exterior lighting

Electrical system

21% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

CRASH
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal are too close together.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-09

Exterior lighting

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

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2007 Cadillac STS. Consumer writes in regards to defective composite headlamps. *ld the consumer stated the headlamp assembly would fog up. There was two inches of water built up in the assembly due to condensation.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-24

Electronic stability control (esc)

10% · 5 reports

Power train

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and seal.

INJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that the differential seal did not meet GM's specifications for the 2007 model STS. The vehicle dragged during acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-11

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2007-07-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-27 Failure of the rear differential
  2. R
    2008-02-08Power train07V589000 On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.Cadillac.com; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2015-03-12Fuel system, gasoline14V542000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Cadillac STS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V589000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V542000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Cadillac STS reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac STS?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Cadillac STS have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.